2008 Hurricane Season Checklist - 05/29/08 01:01 AM
ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES TO HAVE ON HAND:The following items are just the basic supplies and suggestion of items that might be needed at home or for an evacuation. Keep them in an easy to carry backpack or duffel bag in case you need to evacuate quickly. It would also be a good suggestion … (3 comments)
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Are You Prepared for the 2008 Hurricane Season? TIPS Part 2 - 05/29/08 12:47 AM
1) Make a plan with your family.Everyone should have an escape plan and backup plan. Everyone should have emergency numbers. Everyone should have 2 designated meeting places: one for the immediate family, and one for large groups.
2) Prepare an emergency supply kit in advanced, not at the last minute. Flashlights, batteries, … (0 comments)
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Are You Prepared for the 2008 Hurricane Season? Part 1 - 05/29/08 12:22 AM
Hurricane season officially begins June 1st thru November 30th.
Government forecasters expect the 2008 Atlantic hurricane season will see six to nine hurricanes forming, which they said would be near or above normal activity. Officials at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration project that 12 to 16 named storms and … (4 comments)
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Farming with Postcards: How do you design yours? - 05/27/08 08:03 PM
Ok I've been getting a few emails from my last blog entry about people interested and curious to see how I designed my upcomming postcards. I dont mind sharing, since they will be all over the place soon anyways. I could use the feedback on them before the first batch hits … (14 comments)
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Neighborhood Report: Grants Lake Townhomes Sugar Land Texas - 05/27/08 07:27 PM
Tuesday May 27, 2008
Mike's Neighorhood Report for Grants Lake (May 2008)
Currently there are 12 homes on the market for May. 6 available 0 option pending 0 pending sales 6 rentals available
6 homes in the neighborhood are available for rent. Average monthly rate is $1,200 for the neighborhood.
Listed price ranges from $119,900 up to $138,900 for current … (0 comments)
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Welcome back FAO Schwarz! - 05/27/08 01:17 PM
According to reports: FAO Schwarz is returning to the Houston Galleria area in a partnership with Macy's stores. Many may remember the previous 13,000 square foot store across from the Galleria which is now the Grand Luxe Cafe.
FAO Schwarz and Macy's plan to open 685 locations in existing Macy's … (0 comments)
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Shifting Strategies in a Shifting Market: Following My Clients Lead - 05/26/08 10:45 PM
As we all know the market conditions are changing daily by consumer sentiment and news media and it has been affecting all areas of the country. About a year ago I shifted my strategy to target commercial real estate business, to make up for any slowing residential real estate business.
I … (2 comments)
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AAREA Fundraising for Asia Earthquake fund - 05/22/08 08:35 PM
The Houston Chapter of the AAREA: Asian American Real Estate Association http://www.aarea.us issued a commitment and challenge to raise funds for the Sichuan China Earthquake Relief Fund. Metro Bank has also stepped up to the challenge by offerring to match the funds raised by the AAREA up to $50,000.
If you would … (0 comments)
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Comming Soon: The Center at Knights Court - 05/22/08 07:56 PM
At the intersection of Highway 6 and Knight Court in Missouri City across from Lake Olympia is an excellent commercial property for sale. In front of it ground breaking has begun and a new retail center is under construction.
Speaking with the developer the center will include:
an emergency care medical … (0 comments)
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More Recent Events in our Sugar Land community and Fort Bend - 05/22/08 07:34 PM
Civilian Volunteers To Enforce Sugar Land Parking Violations
Members of the Sugar Land Police Department's CAST volunteers will soon be ticketing motorists who illegally park in handicapped parking spaces after city council approved Police Chief Steve Griffith's plan to use the civilian group for parking enforcement.CAST volunteers currently issue warning citations … (0 comments)
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Recent Events in our Sugar Land community and Fort Bend - 05/22/08 07:29 PM
Sugar Land Approves Bonds For Telfair MUDs
The City of Sugar Land has approved the sale of more than $15 million in bonds by two municipal utility districts serving the rapidly-growing Telfair subdivision.
In January of 2006, the taxable value of property in MUD 137 was $11 million, and a year … (0 comments)
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Attention Sugar Land Landlords and Investors: Changes for Rental Property Licesenses - 05/22/08 07:01 PM
The ordinance was approved by the Sugar Land City Council in late November of last year and took effect Jan. 1. Beginning July 1, owners of unlicensed rental properties covered by the ordinance will be subject to a $500-per-day fine for every day the property is rented without a license. The … (0 comments)
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June Election Run Off for Sugar Land Mayor Election - 05/22/08 06:44 PM
Sugar Land Mayor David Wallace's term as Mayor of our fabulous City of Sugar Land has been extended until July because of the mayor election runoff between Jimmy Thompson and Daniel Wong. Neither candidate in the May 12 mayoral election received a clear majority of the votes.
Jimmy Thompson netted 3,652 votes, according … (0 comments)
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Caring Realtors Update - 05/21/08 10:33 PM
For those of you who dont know about our efforts in our office to help one of our own please visit our othe blog: http://activerain.com/groups/caring
The current total raised year to date is $7900 That amount puts us almost at 30% of our initial goal of $25,000. Please remember we are raising funds to … (0 comments)
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Protesting Your Property Taxes - 05/21/08 09:39 PM
Well as you may have noticed in Fort Bend as many residents have, our homes appreciated significantly this year despite all the doom and gloom news we get bombarded with from the media about the housing market. So what are we to d with gas prices going up, grocery bills going … (0 comments)
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My Signs are Everywhere: Capitalizing on an Election - 05/19/08 04:15 PM
So there are two candidates running for Mayor of Sugar Land, and the contest has now led to a run off scheduled for June. One of the candidates happens to be Daniel Wong (no relation to me). Daniel has been heavily campaigning all over town with signs, billboards, commercials, stickers, etc.
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Neighborhood Report: Woodbridge Sugar Land Texas - 05/12/08 01:11 PM
Monday May 12, 2008
Mike's Neighorhood Report for Woodbridge (May2008)
Currently there are 26 homes on the market for May. 21 available 4 option pending 1 pending sales 5 rentals available
4 homes in the neighborhood are available for rent. Average monthly rate is $1,775 for the neighborhood.
Listed price ranges from $199,000 up to $424,000 for … (1 comments)
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Neighborhood Report: Sugarwood in First Colony Sugar Land Texas - 05/12/08 12:16 PM
Monday May 12, 2008
Mike's Neighorhood Report for Sugarwood (May2008)
Currently there are 9 homes on the market for May. 8 available 0 option pending 1 pending sales 5 rentals available
2 homes in the neighborhood are available for rent. Average monthly rate is $1,625 for the neighborhood.
Listed price ranges from $199,000 up to $399,000 for … (0 comments)
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Neighborhood Report: Colony Cove in First Colony Sugar Land Texas - 05/12/08 12:07 PM
Monday May 12, 2008
Mike's Neighorhood Report for Colony Cove (May2008)
Currently there are 2 homes on the market for May. 2 available 1 option pending 0 pending sales 0 rentals available
Listed price ranges from $419,000 up to $445,000 for current homes on the market.
Since Jan 1, 2008: There has been 1 homes sold in Colony Cove. Average square … (0 comments)
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Neighborhood Report: Lakefield in First Colony Sugar Land Texas - 05/12/08 12:00 PM
Monday May 12, 2008
Mike's Neighorhood Report for Lakefield (May2008)
Currently there are 9 homes on the market for May. 4 available 0 option pending 0 pending sales 5 rentals available
5 homes in the neighborhood are available for rent. Average monthly rate is $1,225 for the neighborhood.
Listed price ranges from $126,699 up to $249,000 … (0 comments)
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Tax Appraisal Time! Were you suprised by your home's new value? - 05/11/08 10:06 PM
So everyone should be getting those official letters from the County Tax Appraisal District over the past couple of weeks. So were you impressed by the increased value of your home this year?
Do you plan to protest your higher value by the May 31st deadline?
I've been getting alot of feedback … (0 comments)
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Neighborhood Report: The Highlands in First Colony Sugar Land Texas - 05/11/08 09:40 PM
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Mike's Neighborhood Report for: The Highlands (May 2008)
Currently there are 11 homes on the market. 6 available 1 option pending 4 pending sales
3 homes in the neighborhood are available for rent. Average monthly rate is $1,150 for the neighborhood.
Listed price ranges from $139,800 up to … (0 comments)
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Commercial Property for Lease near Texas Medical Center - 05/11/08 09:08 PM
A great retail or office opportunity near the Texas Medical Center off Sheridan and Kirby. Heavy vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Excellent visibility from the busy Kirby. Perfect for a retail business, formerly a specialty cycle shop. Could also be a professional office. Parking in front. Private driveway and plenty of space … (0 comments)
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The Highlands Neighborhood Realtor in First Colony Sugar Land - 05/11/08 01:37 PM
Dear Neighbors and Residents that are interested in selling or buying a home in The Highlands of First Colony Sugar Land. If you want a market anaysis, consultation, or just want to know whats going on with real estate in our neighborhood, just ask. I live nearby and will gladly meet … (0 comments)
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The Advantage of The Realtor Next Door - 05/11/08 01:23 PM
As I drive home every night thru my neighborhood I notice more and more homes popping up for sale. Some are FSBOs and some are listed with other realty companies. Do I get insulted or feel bad because I make an effort to farm and educate my neighbors? Maybe not as … (1 comments)
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The Truth About Realtor's Commissions and Pay Plan - 05/08/08 05:52 PM
The Truth About Realtors® Commissions and Pay Plan
Have you ever wondered how Realtors are paid? If you are to use a Realtor's service, whether buying or selling; it is important to know this. People are always motivated in different ways depending upon the manner in which they are compensated.
Realtors … (0 comments)
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Main Medical Plaza Professional Offices for Lease - 05/08/08 05:39 PM
Professional Medical Office Space for Lease minutes from the Texas Medical Center now available for your practice. Located on Main near 610 with upscale architecture, great visibility, plenty of parking for your patients, and a secure premises. Contact Mike for more details and special lease terms today!
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Top Reasons To Use A Realtor (Part 2) - 05/08/08 02:34 AM
Top Reasons To Use A Realtor (Part 2) Brought to you by the Texas Association of Realtors
11. Personality conflicts with a buyer can get in the way. I come between the buyer and the seller so that personalities don't enter in.
12. Most buyers use a REALTOR® with access to the MLS, … (0 comments)
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Top Reasons To Use A Realtor (Part 1) - 05/08/08 02:25 AM
Top Reasons To Use A Realtor (Part 1) Brought to you by the Texas Association of Realtors
1. Homes are bought by comparison. I have a large inventory at my disposal through MLS while you have an inventory of one.
2. I am very familiar with competitive houses so I can help you … (0 comments)
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Caring Realtors Update - 05/08/08 02:13 AM
Just an update on the Caring Realtors efforts to raise funds and support for our dear friend John Morris a Realtor recently diagnosed with cancer.
As of May we have already raised over $6,000 for John to pay for his ongoing treatments. This is our primary goal. We know his hospital … (0 comments)
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Dont forget to vote in Sugar Land May 10th, Mike Wong for Sugar Land Realtor - 05/08/08 12:25 AM
For those of you who havent noticed all the cadidates signs all over Sugar Land, the day to vote is this Saturday May 10th. Early voting has already started at your designated polling locations.
I hosted an open house over the weekend in Woodstream. A great little neighborhood in First Colony … (0 comments)
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8+ Acres Commercial Land Development For Sale at Highway 6 at Knight Court - 05/07/08 09:12 PM
Here is one of my commercial listings and excellent development opportunity in Missouri City along Hwy 6 and Knight Court which leads to Elkins High School. The frontage was sold and being developed this year into a retail center.
This is now the lowest priced commercial property left available in this … (0 comments)
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Development along Highway 6 and Knight Court in Missouri City - 05/07/08 09:03 PM
Moving further along Highway 6 towards Elkins High School you may have noticed a sign. Not just a gorgeous red Keller Williams Commercial Property For Sale sign with my name on it, but the other one for the new retail center comming soon.
At Knight Court and Highway 6 preliminary work has begun … (0 comments)
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Lowes Home Improvement finally comming to Missouri City - 05/07/08 12:48 PM
Missouri City and Lowes are working out the final details for a brand new Lowes Home Improvement store to begin at the corner of 1092 and Hwy 6 in Missouri City on the former Herman Hospital site.
This has been rumored for years, now the details are finally being worked out. They are expecting to … (0 comments)
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CaringRealtors.org supporting John Morris - 05/01/08 08:21 PM
I just wanted to say thank you to everyone for thier support towards this effort. Everyone has given and done so much and we still have more work to reach our goal. For those that donated financially thank you so much for kindly giving from your hearts.
The contributions from Realtors and … (0 comments)
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CaringRealtors.org supporting John Morris - 05/01/08 08:09 PM
It has come to our attention, that a fellow Realtor of Keller Williams Realty Southwest in Sugar Land, Texas has been in the hospital for the last week of March 2008 and is courageously battling Cancer. Even with the assistance of various agencies that have been able to write off many … (0 comments)
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